Cardiothoracic
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Risk factors identified for the 1 in 500 likely to require postoperative CPR
Key clinical point: Risk modification for certain patient populations undergoing major surgical procedures may help reduce the rates of associated...
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Bundled intervention tackles S. aureus SSIs
Key clinical point: Implementing a bundled intervention reduced S. aureus SSIs and could reduce patient morbidity and costs. Major finding: The...
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VTE risk models target a formidable surgery foe
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ICD lead extraction complication rates warrant surgical backup
Key clinical point: Appropriate training and optimal cardiothoracic surgical backup is necessary at all centers performing lead extractions,...
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Endoscopic mucosal resection proves effective, durable for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia
Key clinical point: Endoscopic therapy should replace esophagectomy for Barrett’s-associated neoplasia. Major finding: Barrett’s esophagus was...
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Vascular surgeons have better outcomes for aneurysm repair, endarterectomy
Key clinical point: Patients undergoing certain open vascular procedures have better outcomes when operated on by vascular surgeons. Major finding...
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Bicuspid valve surgical management in rapid flux
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VIDEO: EMR reminder reduces unnecessary transfusions
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Spotlight falls on rising levels of tricuspid valve surgery
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Annual echo an option for cardiac allograft vasculopathy screening
Key clinical point: Annual dobutamine stress echocardiography to screen heart transplant recipients for cardiac allograft vasculopathy is an...
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Vagal stimulation advances for heart failure
Key clinical point: Autonomic regulation therapy via a vagal nerve stimulation device shows promise for the treatment of heart failure with...